2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
4dr Sdn S 400 Hybrid RWD
$91,850
4dr Sdn S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
$92,550
4dr Sdn S 550 RWD
$94,500
4dr Sdn S 550 4MATIC
$97,500
4dr Sdn S 63 AMG RWD
$139,300
4dr Sdn S 600 RWD
$159,500
4dr Sdn S 65 AMG RWD
$210,900
$94,500
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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 429.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 19 combined MPG
  • 206.5" length, 58.0" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Lunar Blue Metallic

Interior
Chestnut Brown / Black
designo Light Brown / Black
Cashmere
Black
Auburn Brown
Sahara Beige / Black
Jet Black
Grey / Black
Saffron Beige
designo Mystic Red / Black
Ash
Cashmere / Savanna
designo Armagnac / Black
Ebony / Cashmere
Deep White

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
15 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
429 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.2 x 1.25 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
429 @ 5250
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
516 @ 1800-3500
Displacement
4.6L/285
Transmission Options
7-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
15 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Measurements

Front Leg Room
42 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Front Hip Room
61 in
Passenger Capacity
5
Track Width, Rear
63 in
Second Hip Room
61 in
Passenger Volume
109 ft³
Height, Overall
58 in
Second Shoulder Room
59 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Wheelbase
125 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Second Leg Room
42 in
Liftover Height
N/A
Length, Overall
207 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
74 in

Safety

Brake Assist
Standard
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
18
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Rear Tire Size
P255/45R18
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P255/45R18
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.5 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
4,740 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
24 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs

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